‘The Remaining' begins filming locally

Published: Monday, February 18, 2013 at 10:55 p.m.

Last Modified: Monday, February 18, 2013 at 10:55 p.m.

It looks like we've been typecast.

Although it's not precisely the same concept as “Revolution's” power blackout or “Under the Dome's” mysterious, invisible barrier, the Port City again will be the backdrop for an apocalyptic event. The independent film “The Remaining” follows a group of friends as they scramble to survive a Rapture-like phenomena.

Vega was in Wilmington in 2006 filming the movie “Remember the Daze,” which was then known as “The Beautiful Ordinary.” Sipos also appeared as “Blane” in the indie film “Hick,” which filmed locally in 2011.

Some extras and body doubles casting calls are starting to go out for “The Remaining,” which is slated to shoot in the area for about a month, according to producer Marc Bienstock.

Here's an enticing one, pulled from the casting agent's Facebook page: “Still looking for our featured CREEPY DEAD WOMAN. Specifics include elderly and a bit overweight. We will use makeup for the creepy part. …”

It's unclear at this point whether the “creepy dead woman” will have action on-screen a la the zombies in “The Walking Dead” or if she'll just lie about looking dead and gross.

Photo doubles

The production also is seeking photo doubles for Vega and Ricci who can work on the shoot for two days in March.

Interested actors should submit photo and resumes to theremainingextras@gmail.com. More casting information is available at Facebook.com/MartysCasting.

Shelter of Grace

The first day of filming will begin with a scene in which the characters seek shelter from the hellfire in a church. In this case it will be Grace United Methodist Church at 401 Grace Street in Wilmington.

Twelve cast members, 70 crew members and about 40 extras will film at the church though this week, according to a Wilmington filming permit.